A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehab Providence Medical Center - 3.5 Kansas City, KS Job Details Per diem 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Bereavement leave Qualifications Cardiac arrest emergency response RN License Cardiac arrest protocols
BLS Certification ACLS Certification Full Job Description Overview:
Department:
Cardiac Rehabilitation Shift's Available:
Variable Employment Type:
Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours:
8-hour shift - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Location:
Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS The Cardiovascular Rehab RN or Cardiac Health RN in our Cardiac Rehabilitation department. A Cardiac Rehabilitation RN is a specialized RN who helps patients recover and improve their heart health after experiencing cardiac events such as heart attacks, heart surgeries, angioplasty, or heart failure. The Cardiac Rehabilitation RN's goal is to support physical, emotional, and lifestyle recovery to reduce the risk of future heart problems, working in our Cardiac Rehabilitation unit. Candidates must must have experience in the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, ICU or ER , to move forward in this position.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Patient Assessment:
Evaluate patients' health status, vitals, and readiness for exercise
Developing Care Plans:
Collaborate with cardiologists and exercise physiologists to create individualized rehabilitation plans
Supervising Exercise Sessions:
Monitor patients during physical activity, ensuring safety and appropriate intensity levels
Education & Counseling:
Teach patients about heart-healthy living, medication management, nutrition, smoking cessation, and stress reduction
Monitoring Progress:
Track patient outcomes and adjust care plans based on response to therapy
Emergency Response:
Be prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies during exercise sessions
Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required. Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current required. One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required. Here are some of the benefits of working at
Prime Healthcare:
Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits #LI-CG1
Employment Status:
Per Diem Shift:
Variable Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
